ABCs of Eating Out

• Awareness- Scope out the menu online before going to a particular restaurant and develop a Plan A of what you intend to eat.
• Be prepared- Have a Plan B (Back-up) to your Plan A for dinner. For instance, if the restaurant runs out of the fish you were going to order, request a special preparation, if necessary, of an alternative (i.e. grilled chicken breast instead of smothered chicken).

• Certainty: If Plans A and B fall through, institute Plan C (Contingency) with a Chocolate or Vanilla Meal Replacement Shaker and choose a side of salad and/or vegetables.
• Drink lots of water and non-caffeinated beverages throughout the day and during your night out.
• Eat normally during the day, including every 3 to 4 hours. Avoid eating less during the day in anticipation of eating out. Tip: Have a CardioMender, MD Anytime Protein Drink or protein bar 30-60 minutes prior to going out to eat.
• Fresh Choices: Choose fresh whole foods over processed and choose fresh fruits that are on plan for dessert.
• Give up: Alcoholic beverages, Bread, Pasta, Potatoes, Rice, Processed Refined Foods, Fried foods, Fatty Foods, Rich Sauces, unknown and “low-fat salad dressings” while you are trying to lose weight.
• Have fun. You deserve it! Go easy on yourself: Remember you have come prepared and have done what you can to optimize success on your special day. If it doesn’t go as planned, get right back on track tomorrow!

 
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